Take fashion into your own hands—literally, with these whimsical DIY ideas for clothing, accessories, and more. You'll be dressed to impress all year long!

Iron-On Owl Shirt

Iron-On Owl Shirt

Here's a wise way to dress up a scoop-back top (this one cost $32.50 at jcrew.com). No needle required—simply iron on our free owl art.

Step 1: Download the image. Print and cut out a test image, then hold the owl art up against your T-shirt. Each wing's tip should lie within two inches of your shoulder seams. Resize the art, if necessary. Print the owl onto a sheet of fabric-transfer paper (dark T-shirt transfer sheets, $7.99 for three; junetailor.com).

Step 2: Cut out two 8 1/2"W x 11"L rectangles: one from broadcloth, the other from paper-backed fusible webbing ($2.99 per yard; hancockfabrics.com). Following the package instructions for the webbing, adhere it to the back of the broadcloth, leaving the webbing's paper backing attached.

Step 3: Iron your owl printout onto the front of the broadcloth, following the package instructions for the transfer sheets. Let the image cool for a minute; then use scissors to cut out the owl, going through all three layers.

Step 4: Remove the paper backing from your owl and align the bird on the neckline as shown: The upper half of the head and a sliver of the upper edge of the wings should sit above the neckline. Finally, place a piece of parchment atop the owl, completely covering it, and iron in place. Discard the parchment, then don your dapper pullover.

A Cheap and Chic Pouch

A Cheap and Chic Pouch

Step 1: Place seven 7-inch-long zippers facedown on your work surface, positioned horizontally with the long sides touching. Each zipper pull should be on the opposite end of the one before.

Step 2: With right sides facing, pin together the top edge of the bottom zipper and the bottom edge of the zipper above it. Working up, repeat this step until all the zippers are pinned together to form a rectangle. Using matching thread and removing the pins as you go, machine-stitch the zippers together, leaving a ⅛-inch seam allowance. Then, snip away any excess thread and iron the seams flat. Open the center zipper one inch.

Step 3: Cut a 6"W x 8"L rectangle of coordinating fabric. Position the zipper rectangle on the fabric, right sides facing. Pin all four edges, then sew, leaving a ¼-inch seam allowance. Trim away the zipper tape ends and any excess fabric. Finally, fully open the zipper from Step Two, turn the bag right side out, and iron the seams flat.